Villa Dolores is a city in the province of Córdoba, Argentina, located in the southwestern side of the province. It has a population of 29,854 inhabitants.
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Coordinates: 31°56′S 65°12′W | |
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Department | San Javier |
Founded | April 21, 1853 |
Elevation | 584 m (1,916 ft) |
Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 29,854 |
Demonym(s) | Dolorense |
Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
CPA base | X5870 |
Dialing code | +54 3544 |
Website | Official website |
Although it is one of the smallest cities in Córdoba, many other provinces rely on Villa Dolores for its major export in potatoes. Wine consumption is also a large trait in this town having its own import route from the capital city of wine in Argentina, Mendoza.
Climate data for Villa Dolores (1981–2010, extremes 1961–present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 42.9 (109.2) |
41.2 (106.2) |
38.2 (100.8) |
36.0 (96.8) |
31.1 (88.0) |
30.1 (86.2) |
33.0 (91.4) |
37.0 (98.6) |
39.5 (103.1) |
42.0 (107.6) |
41.2 (106.2) |
43.1 (109.6) |
43.1 (109.6) |
Average high °C (°F) | 32.3 (90.1) |
31.0 (87.8) |
28.8 (83.8) |
24.9 (76.8) |
21.1 (70.0) |
18.3 (64.9) |
18.2 (64.8) |
21.3 (70.3) |
24.0 (75.2) |
28.1 (82.6) |
30.4 (86.7) |
31.9 (89.4) |
25.9 (78.6) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.1 (77.2) |
23.7 (74.7) |
21.8 (71.2) |
17.7 (63.9) |
13.8 (56.8) |
10.7 (51.3) |
10.1 (50.2) |
12.9 (55.2) |
15.8 (60.4) |
20.3 (68.5) |
22.8 (73.0) |
24.6 (76.3) |
18.3 (64.9) |
Average low °C (°F) | 18.1 (64.6) |
17.1 (62.8) |
16.0 (60.8) |
12.2 (54.0) |
8.7 (47.7) |
5.6 (42.1) |
4.5 (40.1) |
6.6 (43.9) |
8.8 (47.8) |
12.8 (55.0) |
15.2 (59.4) |
17.3 (63.1) |
11.9 (53.4) |
Record low °C (°F) | 5.5 (41.9) |
4.9 (40.8) |
2.8 (37.0) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
−5.1 (22.8) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−8.9 (16.0) |
−10.0 (14.0) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
5.7 (42.3) |
−10.0 (14.0) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 121.1 (4.77) |
102.2 (4.02) |
94.4 (3.72) |
42.4 (1.67) |
17.6 (0.69) |
4.7 (0.19) |
13.2 (0.52) |
6.1 (0.24) |
22.9 (0.90) |
35.1 (1.38) |
75.1 (2.96) |
113.3 (4.46) |
648.1 (25.52) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 10.5 | 9.1 | 8.6 | 5.5 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 8.0 | 10.5 | 70.3 |
Average relative humidity (%) | 61.1 | 64.9 | 70.3 | 71.4 | 72.2 | 70.5 | 64.3 | 54.4 | 50.5 | 50.7 | 53.0 | 57.9 | 61.8 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 288.3 | 276.9 | 241.8 | 228.0 | 201.5 | 180.0 | 201.5 | 238.7 | 234.0 | 260.4 | 282.0 | 272.8 | 2,905.9 |
Percent possible sunshine | 67 | 73 | 63 | 67 | 62 | 59 | 62 | 70 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 62 | 65 |
Source 1: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional[1][2] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: UNLP (sun only)[3] |
Tourism in Villa Dolores peaks during the high season (January - February). Villa Dolores is known for its peaceful environment and views of the Cordoba mountain range.[citation needed] It is also known for its hidden rivers that run freshwater streams from the mountain tops, including the stream known as "La Piedra Pintada".[citation needed]
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
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